Grate the courgettes into a large sieve add a good pinch of sea salt and mix with your hands.

Place the sieve over a large bowl, leave for at least 10 minutes, this will drain some of the water from the courgettes.

Meanwhile make the tomato and avocado salsa by combining the sliced avocado with the chopped tomatoes in a small serving bowl, add the lime juice, extra virgin olive oil and coriander and mix gently, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.

Squeeze out any excess water from the grated courgette, then add the courgette, sweetcorn, and spring onions to a large mixing bowl. Add the beaten egg and stir well. Sieve in the flour, baking powder and spices then add the salt and pepper and mix well.

Heat a little oil in a large non stick pan, add one heaped dessert spoon of the batter at a time to the pan.

Cook the fritters for about 3 to 4 minutes each side until golden brown and cooked through. Place them in the oven on a low heat to keep warm.

When all the fritters are cooked place them on some kitchen paper to soak up any excess oil.

Stir the chilli flakes into the yoghurt, spread a good amount over each fritter and layer with a heaped tablespoon of salsa. Serve with a lime wedge and some additional coriander.

Butternut Squash Lasagna

For the Butternut Squash Sauce

2 kg / 4.5 lbs. butternut squash

3-4 cloves garlic

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. lemon juice

Salt to taste

For the Celeriac “sheets”

600g / 1.3 lbs celeriac

vegetable broth

For the Bean “Béchamel” Sauce

2 heaping cups butter beans (or any white bean)

Nutmeg, grated to taste

1 tsp. lemon juice

1 Tbsp. olive oil

A pinch salt if needed

¼ – ½ cup water

To make enough for 6-8 people

Cut the butternuts in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.

Rub with a little coconut oil and a sprinkle of sea salt and roast in a 400°F / 200°C oven until soft, about 40-60 minutes (cooking time depends on the size of the squash).

Remove from oven to cool.

Meanwhile prepare the celeriac sheets by peeling the celeriac with a knife.

Cut the celeriac into a brick shape, and then slice the root horizontally into very thin sheets (you will need a sharp knife for this!)

Braise sheets in simmering vegetable broth for 3-5 minutes depending on their thickness. Cook just until al dente – not mushy. Drain and set aside until ready to use.

Scoop out flesh from the butternut squash and place in a food processor with the garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Season to taste.

Drain and rinse the beans and place in a food processor along with the nutmeg, lemon juice, olive oil and pinch of salt. Add water with the motor running until a creamy sauce results, to the consistency that you like. Make as smooth as possible. Add more nutmeg/seasoning to taste.

This recipe makes enough for two full rounds of the above, finishing with the bean béchamel sauce. I sprinkled parmesan on top with some cracked black pepper, but it could also be nice with dried chilli flakes, rosemary or sage.

Bake at 200°C until warmed through. Serve immediately.

5 Spice Plum Crumble with Golden Turmeric Yoghurt

For the Crumble

100 g butter or coconut oil

1½ cups ground almonds

50 g flaked almonds (or use another 50 g ground almonds)

1½ tsp of vanilla extract

1 pinch of sea salt

1½ tbsp of pure maple syrup

For the Plums

8 ripe plums, halved, stone removed

2 tbsp of pure maple syrup

2 tsp five-spice powder

“There is a time in the last few days of summer when the ripeness of autumn fills the air“ – Rudolfo Anaya

For the Golden Turmeric Yoghurt

300g coconut yoghurt

3/4 tsp ground turmeric

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1/8 tsp ground cardamon

A few grinds of black pepper

1–2 tsp raw honey

To make enough for 6 people

Pre-heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6.

Combine all the crumble ingredients, except the flaked almonds, in a bowl using your hands or a fork, until they are a crumbly consistency. Gently mix in the flaked almonds once combined.

Chill the crumble mixture while you cook the apples (this makes for a crisper topping).

Toast the five-spice powder in a dry saucepan, over a medium high heat for about 30 seconds or until fragrant (the spices can burn easily so stir continuously).

Place the plum halves, skin side down, in the base of a large heatproof dish with 1 tablespoon of water and the toasted spice. Drizzle over the maple syrup and roast for 10 mins until softened.

Crumble the topping mixture evenly over the plums (there’s no need to press it down) and bake for about 25 minutes or until golden.

Mix together the yoghurt, spices and honey, till well combined and golden in colour.

Serve the crumble hot out the oven with a generous amount of golden turmeric yoghurt.